ALLIED HEALTH ACADEMY

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Grade: 11-12

Credits: 3 units, 1.5 Fall Semester, 1.5 Spring Semester

Dual Credit: OTC HSC 110, 120 (4 hrs credit available to eligible students)

Prerequisite: GPA: 2.5 cumulative or better; Attendance: 90% or better; Math:  Algebra I, C or higher; Reading/Writing: 10th grade level; Science: Biology or Chemistry, C or higher.

Requirements For Clinical Placement: Upon approval in the program, a negative drug screen and TB skin test results (at student expense), background check and proof of immunizations; Achievement of Standard on Allied Health Scoring Guide.

This year-long program is for juniors or seniors interested in learning more about Allied Health careers, or who would like to enter college healthcare programs after graduation. Students will be engaged in learning medical terminology, and in topics related to Physical Therapy, Radiology, Respiratory Therapy, Dentistry, Occupational Therapy, EMT, Surgical Technology, Chiropractics, Athletic Training, Laboratory, Pharmacology, and other allied health careers. This course also includes a year-long, collaborative project centered around identifying a problem and creating a solution currently present in the healthcare field. This program involves developing personal resumes, and allows internship and externship opportunities. In addition, students gain industry credentials such as Basic Life Saver CPR training, OSHA 10 Healthcare, and HIPAA training. 

Students must provide their own transportation for off-campus lab/shadowing experiences. Clinical/shadowing experiences are dependent on the guidelines at partner locations.

More information can be found at: https://sta.lsr7.org/ah